~ Jack Link’s Beef Jerky Inks
Presenting Sponsor ~

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2010


Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, the leading U.S. meat snack brand and fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer worldwide, has thrown its respective support behind the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open slated for Saturday, October 23rd out of Couchiching Beach Park, City of Orillia.

“On behalf of Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, we are proud to lend our support to this exciting new event as Presenting Sponsor.” said Doug Surerus, Ontario Regional Manager, Jack Link’s Beef Jerky. “In partnership with Bass Pro Shops, the success of the Lake Simcoe Open will continue to grow exponentially into the future, attracting ardent anglers from all walks of life. Much like the rugged roots of Jack Link’s over 100 years ago in Northern Wisconsin, this event will produce a Champion that is not only able to master the fishery, but one that can also weather Mother Nature in late October on Lake Simcoe – with a little luck! We are excited to be a part of your tournament season here in Ontario; we look forward to playing an integral role in this year’s successes.” Surerus concluded.

Applications Now Being Accepted!

Limited Field … Early Application Encouraged:
Competing anglers are encouraged to pre-apply as the 2010 field will be limited to 100 Teams. NEW: total entry fees per Team will be $380; plus $20 for Yamaha Big Fish ($400 total). Anglers wishing to apply should forward a completed 2010 Application Form accompanied with a $400 non-refundable payment payable to SIMCOE OPEN: A9 – 210 Glendale Avenue, Suite 120 St. Catharines, ON L2T 3Y6. Failure to submit payment in-full will result in nullification of the Team’s entry application. Cheques must accompany a completed 2010 Application Form available through www.simcoeopen.com. A 2010 Application Form by itself, partially completed, does not automatically constitute entry; furthermore, the Tournament Director (TD) and Tournament Organizing Group (TOG) reserve the right to refuse/deny entry.

In order to maintain the highest level of communication between tournament organizers and anglers prior to the event itself, it is mandatory for all applicants to include their respective email addresses on the Application Form itself so that all notices and event-related messaging can be relayed directly to all interested parties. This includes but is not limited to: receipt of application, confirmation of eligibility and participation, any and all communications relating to the General Rules, Regulations & Liability.

Mandatory Competitors Meeting:
This year’s Host Hotel is the Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre located at 400 Memorial Avenue in the City of Orillia – (705) 325-9511. Additional information will be made available in the very near future.

As new information is made available, it will be posted on the Official Web Site of the Bass Pro Shops Lake Simcoe Open at www.simcoeopen.com. 2010 Application Forms and a complete listing of the General Rules, Regulations & Liability will be made available online and updated as required. Please join our Facebook Group at Bass Pro Shops Open!

Press Release prepared by:
Wil Wegman Simon Frost
wil.wegman@aurorabass.com tymike@sympatico.ca